2007-02-16 05:21:51 · 13 answers · asked by pookiemct07 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Yes you forfeit all your rights.
2007-02-16 05:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by logan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When a person commits a crime, that person deserves punishment. The severity of the crime lends itself to the severity of the punishment (at least it's supposed to). Those at the bottom of this heap of humanity (murderers, rapists and kidnappers, to name a few) are labeled with the Scarlet Letter ... "F" for "felon."
One of the collateral consequences of earning a felony charge is the loss of voting rights.
In Kansas, current laws deny the right to vote to felons on probation, in prison or under parole supervision. The right to vote is restored upon completion of the terms of the conviction. Such is the case throughout much of the country, although in 11 states a felony conviction can result in a lifetime voting ban.
Disenfranchised ex-offenders can seek a gubernatorial pardon to restore their voting rights
46 states and the District of Columbia prohibit inmates from voting while serving a felony sentence. Four states-Maine, Massachusetts, Utah, and Vermont-permit inmates to vote.
32 states prohibit felons from voting while they are on parole and 29 of these states exclude felony probationers also.
10 states disenfranchise all ex-offenders who have completed their criminal sentence. Four others disenfranchise some ex-offenders. In addition, Texas disenfranchises ex-offenders for two years after they have completed their sentences.
2007-02-16 13:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Army Veteran 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being in prison isn't the deciding factor.
If you're a convicted felon, you've lost the right to vote...no matter where you are located.
2007-02-16 13:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't necessarily have to go to prison. If you're convicted of a felony, you lose your voting privilege.
2007-02-18 10:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lettie D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes 10000% yes you do lose your right to vote while your in prison.
2007-02-16 13:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by Barb 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, all convicted felons lose the right to vote, and are not able to regain the right.
2007-02-16 13:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by sutherngrlz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, if you are convicted of a felony you lose the right to vote permanently whether incarcerated or not.
2007-02-16 13:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those convicted of felonies cannot vote. Hillary wants that changed. I guess she knows where is base of support is.
2007-02-16 13:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by convoiceofreason 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and in lots of states forever
Some states after your off parole or probation it is OK
2007-02-16 13:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-16 13:26:21 · answer #10 · answered by mario 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋